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RENEWport activates community to make Newport a city for all to thrive.

Impact

NEWPORT TOGETHER

In April 2025, RENEWport, Salve Regina University, the Rhode Island Foundation and private donors will host famed political scientist Harvard Professor Robert D. Putnam for a talk on the collapse and revival of the American community. In the several weeks prior to this event, there will be a series of community-based NEWPORT TOGETHER events held.

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Events

May 10, 2025

Fort Adams Coastal Cleanup Day organized by Sail Newport in partnership with Ocean Recovery Community Alliance

Sail Newport

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Bring the entire family to help clear away winter debris and spruce up the local coastline! Open to the public. Free.

News

Putnam Presents ‘Pickle,’ Proposes Possible Path

Putnam Presents ‘Pickle,’ Proposes Possible Path

Salve Regina University had a special presence in its midst on April 15, when Dr. Robert Putnam, renowned political scientist, Harvard professor and author, spoke with a capacity crowd about the state of American democracy today.

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Community Resources

Newport nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and businesses provide a variety of services free of charge. We invite you to search and review the calendar to find needed resources for you, your family, or a neighbor.

Some of the resources that are available:

Food

Food

Shelter

Shelter

Nature

Nature

Clothing

Clothing

Laundry

Laundry

Student

Education